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Strong winds topple stage at a campaign rally in northern Mexico, killing at least 9 people

Strong winds topple stage at a campaign rally in northern Mexico, killing at least 9 people

SAN PEDRO GARZA GARCIA, Mexico (AP) — A strong gust of wind toppled the stage at a campaign rally Wednesday evening in the northern Mexican state of Nuevo Leon, killing at least nine people — including a child — and injuring 63, the state's governor
Norway, Ireland and Spain say they will recognize a Palestinian state, deepening Israel's isolation

Norway, Ireland and Spain say they will recognize a Palestinian state, deepening Israel's isolation

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Norway, Ireland and Spain said Wednesday they would recognize a Palestinian state, a historic but largely symbolic move that further deepens Israel’s isolation more than seven months into its grinding war against Hamas in Gaza
An explosion at an apartment building in Harbin, China, kills at least 1 and injures 3

An explosion at an apartment building in Harbin, China, kills at least 1 and injures 3

BEIJING (AP) — An explosion at an apartment building in northeastern China killed one person and injured at least three others Thursday, state media reported.
5 dead and at least 35 hurt as tornadoes ripped through Iowa, officials say

5 dead and at least 35 hurt as tornadoes ripped through Iowa, officials say

GREENFIELD, Iowa (AP) — Five people died and at least 35 were hurt as powerful tornadoes ripped through Iowa , with one carving a path of destruction through the small city of Greenfield, officials said Wednesday.
Centrist challenger ousts progressive prosecutor in DA race in Portland, Oregon

Centrist challenger ousts progressive prosecutor in DA race in Portland, Oregon

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Centrist district attorney candidate Nathan Vasquez has ousted the incumbent progressive prosecutor in Oregon’s Multnomah County, home to Portland, after running a campaign in which he vowed to be tough on crime .
Nikki Haley says she will vote for Donald Trump following their disputes during Republican primary

Nikki Haley says she will vote for Donald Trump following their disputes during Republican primary

Nikki Haley said Wednesday that she will be voting for Donald Trump in the general election, a notable show of support given their intense and often personal rivalry during the Republican primary calendar.
Feds face trial over prison guards' abuse of incarcerated women at now-shuttered California facility

Feds face trial over prison guards' abuse of incarcerated women at now-shuttered California facility

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The federal Bureau of Prisons will go to trial next year over claims it allowed an environment where guards at a now-shuttered California prison sexually abused incarcerated women , a judge ordered Wednesday.
Hunter Biden’s tax trial set for September as judge agrees to delay, with gun trial still in June

Hunter Biden’s tax trial set for September as judge agrees to delay, with gun trial still in June

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hunter Biden is scheduled to stand trial on federal tax charges in September after a judge on Wednesday granted his request to delay the California trial that had been approaching next month. U.S. District Judge Mark C.
British Prime Minister Sunak sets July 4 election date as his Conservatives face likely defeat

British Prime Minister Sunak sets July 4 election date as his Conservatives face likely defeat

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday set July 4 as the date for a national election that will determine who governs the U.K., as his divided and demoralized Conservative Party looks likely to lose power after 14 years.
UCLA police chief reassigned following criticism over handling of campus demonstrations

UCLA police chief reassigned following criticism over handling of campus demonstrations

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The police chief at the University of California, Los Angeles, has been reassigned following criticism over his handling of recent campus demonstrations that included a mob attacking a pro-Palestinian encampment .
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